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Gonzalez finishes third in NL Cy Young voting (updated)

November 14, 2012, 1:55pm

The Nationals won't go 3-for-3 in the major end-of-season awards. Bryce Harper won the National League Jackie Robinson Rookie of the Year and Davey Johnson won the NL Manager of the Year, but Gio Gonzalez came up short in his bid for the NL Cy Young Award. That went to Mets starter R.A. Dickey, a 38-year-old knuckleballer who has taken the league by storm the last few years. Dickey picked up 27 of 32 first-place votes and 209 points overall. Dodgers lefty Clayton Kershaw finished second,...

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Nats tab Gary Thurman as new minor league outfield and baserunning coordinator

November 14, 2012, 2:46pm

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Nats tab Gary Thurman as new minor league outfield and baserunning coordinator

The Nationals have announced Gary Thurman has been named the new minor league outfield/baserunning coordinator. Thurman comes over from the Miami Marlins, where he served as first base coach in 2012. He was also the Marlins' outfield and baserunning coach. Thurman has been a manager, coach or instructor for 14 years in professional baseball. From 2008-2011, Thurman was in the Cleveland Indians' organization as minor league outfield and baserunning coordinator. He previously worked nine...

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Nats set coaching staff, add Tarasco to coach first base (Thurman joins Nats)

November 14, 2012, 9:57am

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Nats set coaching staff, add Tarasco to coach first base (Thurman joins Nats)

The Nationals have announced that Tony Tarasco has been added to Davey Johnson's coaching staff for the 2013 season. Tarasco will serve as the first base coach. Previously a roving outfield instructor/baserunning coordinator within the Nationals' organization, Tarasco will replace Trent Jewett in the first base coach's box. Jewett will move across the diamond and become third base coach, taking over for Bo Porter, who was hired as the Astros' manager. Johnson's coaching staff is now...

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Nationals name Gary Thurman minor league outfield/baserunning coordinator

November 14, 2012, 12:43pm

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The Washington Nationals today named Gary Thurman their minor league outfield/baserunning coordinator. Nationals Executive Vice President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo, Assistant General Manager and Vice President of Player Development Bob Boone, Director of Player Development Doug Harris and Director of Minor League Operations Mark Scialabba made the joint announcement. Thurman, 48, brings 14 years of experience as a manager, coach or instructor in professional...

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Nationals holiday gift packs now on sale

November 14, 2012, 10:36am

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With the holiday season just around the corner, Washington Nationals fans will be able to take advantage of two different Holiday Gift Packs beginning today, Wednesday, November 14. For a limited time, fans will have the opportunity to purchase the 4th of July Pack or the Interleague Pack, each of which include tickets to four of the hottest matchups of the 2013 season. One FREE George Racing President holiday ornament will be included with each order, creating the perfect holiday gift for...

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Marlins' megadeal hurts Miami, but helps Nats

November 13, 2012, 9:31pm

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Marlins' megadeal hurts Miami, but helps Nats

The Marlins have been a bit of a problem for the Nationals in recent years. And that's putting it quite nicely. Over the last five seasons, the Marlins have absolutely dominated the Nats, going 59-30 against Washington in that time frame. Even this year, with the Marlins floundering (awful pun, I know) and the Nationals taking the division title, Miami played Davey Johnson's team tough, and ended up taking half of the 18 games between the two squads. Those days might be over for a while,...

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Nationals name coaching staff for 2013

November 14, 2012, 9:53am

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The Washington Nationals today announced that bench coach Randy Knorr, pitching coach Steve McCatty, hitting coach Rick Eckstein, third base coach Trent Jewett, first base coach Tony Tarasco and bullpen coach Jim Lett will comprise manager Davey Johnson's coaching staff for the 2013 season. Executive Vice President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcement. Eckstein and McCatty return for their fifth seasons on the Nationals coaching staff, while Lett and...

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Johnson discusses his second Manager of the Year award

November 13, 2012, 3:29pm

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Johnson discusses his second Manager of the Year award

Seventeen months ago, Davey Johnson was working as a consultant for a Nationals team that ended up posting its seventh straight losing season since relocating to D.C. Tonight, Johnson was named National League Manager of the Year by the Baseball Writers' Association of America after leading the Nats to the best record in Major League Baseball and an NL East division title. It's Johnson's second time winning the award as a league's top manager, and as you might expect, he yet again was...

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Davey Johnson named NL Manager of the Year

November 13, 2012, 12:56pm

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Davey Johnson named NL Manager of the Year

The Nationals' 20-year-old center fielder was recognized last night as the National League Jackie Robinson Rookie of the Year. Tonight, the Nationals' 69-year-old manager earned some hardware himself after being named the National League Manager of the Year. Davey Johnson beat out Reds manager Dusty Baker and Giants skipper Bruce Bochy, the two other finalists for the award. Johnson earned 23 first-place votes. Baker received five and Bochy four. You can review the voting

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Johnson selected National League Manager of the Year

November 13, 2012, 1:37pm

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Johnson selected National League Manager of the Year

Washington Nationals field manager Davey Johnson tonight was named National League Manager of the Year by the Baseball Writers Association of America. In 2012, Johnson's first full season as Nationals skipper, he led Washington to an MLB-leading 98 wins, an NL East title and DC's first postseason berth in 79 years. The Nationals either led the NL East or shared its top spot for all but 10 days this season, and by season's end, owned the best run differential (+137) in MLB. Along the way,...

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Watch out for Harper in year two

November 13, 2012, 5:25am

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After Bryce Harper won the National League Jackie Robinson Rookie of the Year award last night, Davey Johnson has a chance to make the Nationals 2-for-2 in the major end-of-season awards tonight. The Manager of the Year awards will be announced live on MLB Network at 6 p.m. Johnson, who is a finalist along with Reds manager Dusty Baker and Giants skipper Brucy Bochy, is considered the favorite for the NL award. I didn't have a vote for NL Rookie of the Year, but if I did, it would have gone...

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Harper wants to steal more bases in 2013, loves RGIII and weightlifting

November 13, 2012, 10:33am

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Harper wants to steal more bases in 2013, loves RGIII and weightlifting

Nationals center fielder Bryce Harper, appearing on 106.7 the Fan's "Holden and Danny Show" on Tuesday morning, was happy to win the coveted award for top rookie in the National League, but reiterated his top desire is to win a championship for the nation's capital. "I am really excited about it," the 20-year old Harper said. "The biggest thing for me is, seriously, I like to win. That is what I have done my whole life. I just want to come back and give a title to D.C." Harper said...

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Lombardozzis, Nationals team with JK Moving Services on storm relief effort

November 13, 2012, 8:14am

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Even two weeks later, the heart-wrenching images continue to display the devastation from Superstorm Sandy: homes destroyed, belongings ruined, lives in turmoil as residents battered by wind, rain and show await the restoration of power, water and other basic necessities. Nationals infielder Steve Lombardozzi Jr. and his father, former major leaguer Steve Lombardozzi Sr., are teaming with the Nationals and JK Moving Services, the club's official mover, to support relief and recovery efforts...

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Johnson to manage one more season, move to consultant role in 2014

November 10, 2012, 7:15am

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Johnson to manage one more season, move to consultant role in 2014

The Nationals have officially announced that Davey Johnson will return as manager for 2013. Barring a change, however, this season will be Johnson's last as the Nationals' skipper. A release sent out by the team says that Johnson will move into a consulting role with the Nationals after this upcoming season. Johnson's consulting deal runs through the 2014 season. "I love managing this ballclub in this town, and for that, I owe a debt of gratitude to the Lerner Family and Mike Rizzo,"...

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Harper reflects on his season, winning Rookie of the Year

November 12, 2012, 3:25pm

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Harper reflects on his season, winning Rookie of the Year

Sometimes, the winners of various Major League Baseball awards are notified before the announcement is made publicly, giving them a chance to soak in the moment and share the news with their family and friends. Not tonight. Bryce Harper had no idea he'd won the National League Jackie Robinson Rookie of the Year award until he heard his name live on MLB Network. Harper learned the news just like the rest of us, except he had a camera on him to document his reaction and an earpiece in to allow...

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Rendon doubles twice, Perry grabs win in Salt River's 8-4 dispatch of Mesa

November 12, 2012, 9:12pm

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Rendon doubles twice, Perry grabs win in Salt River's 8-4 dispatch of Mesa

Anthony Rendon and Matt Skole each had two hits and Ryan Perry allowed just one run as Salt River cruised past Mesa 8-4. Rendon smacked two doubles and Skole had two RBIs, while both players scored two runs. Skole is hitting .321 and Rendon .319. The Rafters managed at least one run in six different innings. Perry (2-0, 4.98 ERA) allowed a solo homer, but went four innings, scattering three hits and three walks, with two strikeouts to get the win. Cole Kimball gave up three runs in 1 2/3...

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Bryce Harper wins NL Rookie of the Year

November 12, 2012, 1:52pm

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Bryce Harper's ridiculous rookie season, one of the best in major league history by a teenager, just got an exclamation point put on the end of it. Harper has won the National League Jackie Robinson Rookie of the Year award, voted on by members of the Baseball Writers' Association of America. The announcement was made live on MLB Network. In an incredibly close vote, Harper got 16 first-place votes to 12 for Wade Miley, who finished in second place in the voting. Overall, Harper earned 112...

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Nationals' Bryce Harper named NL Rookie of the Year

November 12, 2012, 2:04pm

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Washington Nationals outfielder Bryce Harper tonight was named National League Rookie of the Year by the Baseball Writers' Association of America. The BBWAA citation is the first bestowed upon a National since the club's arrival in D.C. in 2005. Harper hit .270 with 26 doubles, nine triples, 22 home runs, 59 RBI, 56 walks and 18 stolen bases in 139 games as a true rookie for the Nationals in 2012. For his efforts, the youngest player in MLB was named an All-Star by NL manager Tony La...

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Awards week has arrived

November 12, 2012, 5:06am

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We've already had The Sporting News Rookie of the Year award and the Players Choice Award for Outstanding Rookie. Tonight, Major League Baseball's official Rookie of the Year award will be handed out. Awards week begins tonight at 6 p.m., with the announcement of the American League and National League's top rookies, kicking off four days of presentations recognizing the top performances put up this season. The Rookie of the Year awards will be followed by the announcement of Manager of...

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Will new-age stats or traditional thinking rule baseball's awards week?

November 12, 2012, 4:24am

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Will new-age stats or traditional thinking rule baseball's awards week?

The American League's Most Valuable Player race is between the Tigers' Miguel Cabrera and the Angels' Mike Trout. The subplot is about new-age statistics versus traditional MVP thinking. Of all the awards given out this week by the Baseball Writers' Association of America, the AL MVP should spark the most vigorous debate, much like when the Mariners' Felix Hernandez won the 2010 Al Cy Young Award over the Rays' David Price and the Yankees' CC Sabathia. That year, Hernandez had 13 wins,...